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| '''The American Dollar''' is an American post-rock band, formed in 2005 in ], ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/The-American-Dollar/11266/ |title=The American Dollar |work=] |accessdate=February 27, 2011}}</ref> The band consists of drummer/keyboardist John Emanuele and guitarist/keyboardist/producer Richard Cupolo. | |||
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| == Album releases == | |||
| The band has achieved considerable success in mainstream culture both within the United States and internationally while working in traditionally eclectic genres. Their music has been a pivotal addition to television shows that run the gamut from CSI: Miami to MLB Network specials, and also film trailers such as Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close and Up In The Air. <ref> The American Dollar on IMDb</ref> Partially due to their rising popularity, the band has been recognized by prominent music industry figures such as The Recording Academy and Tom Windish, describing what they do as “brilliant” and “…almost mathematical, or classical-based. It’s not just simple chord progressions on a guitar.”<ref> Grammy.com Feature</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | The American Dollar have released five ]s, three remix albums and two EP’s, either on small independent labels or via their own Yesh Music imprint. Their debut self-titled effort was released in 2006. <ref>, ], 2006.</ref> ''A Memory Stream'', the band's third full-length, was issued in 2008,<ref>. ], October 20, 2008.</ref><ref>, ]</ref> followed by ''Atlas'', self-released on Yesh Music in 2010, <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Reviews/2010/MostViewed/tabid/161/ctl/Details/mid/637/ItemID/3093/Default.aspx |title=The American Dollar - Atlas |author=Tom Butcher |work=thesilentballet.com |date=February 6, 2010 |accessdate=February 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>, Redefine Magazine, January, 2010.</ref><ref> Strange Glue, January 5, 2010.</ref><ref>, ].</ref> ''Awake In The City'' in March 2012 and ''Across the Oceans'', promoted directly to fans in February 2016.<ref> Echoes Feature</ref> | ||
| Their latest full length effort, Across the Oceans, was promoted directly to its fanbase, which resulted in an organic buzz that culminated in the month-long February 2016 feature of the album by the widely loved radio program Echoes.<ref> Echoes Feature</ref> The band plans to continue recording new material and play selective shows.<ref> The American Dollar Facebook Page</ref> | |||
| Their music has been featured in TV shows including CSI: Miami and MLB Network specials, and film trailers such as Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close and Up In The Air. <ref> The American Dollar on IMDb</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | == Copyright lawsuits == | ||
| In August of 2011 the band brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against Joel and Victoria Osteen and the Lakewood Church, demanding $3 million for unauthorised use of their music on DVDs and television broadcasts. The case was thrown out of court. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Shellnut|first1=Kate|title=BELIEVE IT OR NOT Judge favors Lakewood in music copyright suit|url=http://blog.chron.com/believeitornot/2012/02/judge-favors-lakewood-in-music-copyright-suit/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=Houston Chronicle|date=12 February 2012}}</ref> | |||
| In 2016, it was reported that the band have also sued ], ] and ] for allegedly failing to pay proper royalties for streaming their music, with Microsoft settling out of court.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Scott|title=The band that sued Tidal and Google also sued Microsoft|url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/03/04/microsoft-the-american-dollar-yesh-music-lawsuit/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=FACT Magazine|date=4 March 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news|last1=Resnikoff|first1=Paul|title=The Guy That Sued Tidal Just Settled With Microsoft|url=http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/03/03/breaking-the-guy-that-sued-tidal-just-settled-with-microsoft/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=Digital Music News|date=3 March 2016}}</ref> In response to the band's claims that they are owed $5 million, a Tidal spokesperson said "They are misinformed as to who, if anyone, owes royalty payments to them". <ref>{{cite news|last1=Chiusano|first1=Scott|title=This is the band that’s suing Jay Z’s streaming service for $5 million|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/jay-z-streaming-service-sued-5-million-article-1.2549081|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=New York Daily News|date=1 March 2016}}</ref> | |||
| == Discography == | == Discography == | ||
| ;Studio albums | |||
| *'']'' (February 2006) | *'']'' (February 2006) | ||
| *'']'' (April 2007) | *'']'' (April 2007) | ||
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| *''Across the Oceans'' (December 2015) | *''Across the Oceans'' (December 2015) | ||
| ;Compilations | |||
| *''Ambient One'' (June 2009) | *''Ambient One'' (June 2009) | ||
| *''Ambient Two'' (June 2010) | *''Ambient Two'' (June 2010) | ||
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| *'']'' (December 2013) | *'']'' (December 2013) | ||
| ;Split releases | |||
| *''From The Inland Sea'' - Split EP with ] (December 2009) | *''From The Inland Sea'' - Split EP with ] (December 2009) | ||
| ;Live albums | |||
| *''Live In Brooklyn'' (August 2010) | *''Live In Brooklyn'' (August 2010) | ||
| ⚫ | == Copyright lawsuits == | ||
| In August of 2011 the band brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against Joel and Victoria Osteen and the Lakewood Church, which was partially dismissed and later settled.<ref>Houston Chronicle Article</ref><ref>5th Circuit Won't Toss Copyright Suit</ref> | |||
| In 2016, it was reported that the band have also sued ], ] and ] for allegedly failing to pay proper royalties for streaming their music. <ref>{{cite news|last1=Chiusano|first1=Scott|title=This is the band that’s suing Jay Z’s streaming service for $5 million|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/jay-z-streaming-service-sued-5-million-article-1.2549081|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=New York Daily News|date=1 March 2016}}</ref> | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| The American Dollar | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Queens, New York, United States |
| Genres | Post-rock, Ambient, Electronic |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
| Labels | Yesh Music |
| Members | John Emanuele - Drums/Keys Richard Cupolo - Guitar/Keys |
| Website | www.theamericandollar.info |
The American Dollar is an American post-rock band, formed in 2005 in Queens, New York. The band consists of drummer/keyboardist John Emanuele and guitarist/keyboardist/producer Richard Cupolo.
Album releases
The American Dollar have released five studio albums, three remix albums and two EP’s, either on small independent labels or via their own Yesh Music imprint. Their debut self-titled effort was released in 2006. A Memory Stream, the band's third full-length, was issued in 2008, followed by Atlas, self-released on Yesh Music in 2010, Awake In The City in March 2012 and Across the Oceans, promoted directly to fans in February 2016.
Their music has been featured in TV shows including CSI: Miami and MLB Network specials, and film trailers such as Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close and Up In The Air.
Copyright lawsuits
In August of 2011 the band brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against Joel and Victoria Osteen and the Lakewood Church, demanding $3 million for unauthorised use of their music on DVDs and television broadcasts. The case was thrown out of court.
In 2016, it was reported that the band have also sued Google, Tidal (service) and Microsoft for allegedly failing to pay proper royalties for streaming their music, with Microsoft settling out of court. In response to the band's claims that they are owed $5 million, a Tidal spokesperson said "They are misinformed as to who, if anyone, owes royalty payments to them".
Discography
- Studio albums
- The American Dollar (February 2006)
- The Technicolour Sleep (April 2007)
- A Memory Stream (July 2008)
- Atlas (January 2010)
- Awake in the City (March 2012)
- Across the Oceans (December 2015)
- Compilations
- Ambient One (June 2009)
- Ambient Two (June 2010)
- Ambient Three (September 2012)
- Music for Sleep (December 2013)
- Split releases
- From The Inland Sea - Split EP with Arms & Sleepers (December 2009)
- Live albums
- Live In Brooklyn (August 2010)
See also
References
- "The American Dollar". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- Album review, Trouser Press, 2006.
- A Memory Stream review. Pop Matters, October 20, 2008.
- A Memory Stream Review, Absolute Punk
- Tom Butcher (February 6, 2010). "The American Dollar - Atlas". thesilentballet.com. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- Album Review, Redefine Magazine, January, 2010.
- Album Review Strange Glue, January 5, 2010.
- Atlas Review, Absolute Punk.
- Echoes Feature
- The American Dollar on IMDb
- Shellnut, Kate (12 February 2012). "BELIEVE IT OR NOT Judge favors Lakewood in music copyright suit". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Wilson, Scott (4 March 2016). "The band that sued Tidal and Google also sued Microsoft". FACT Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Resnikoff, Paul (3 March 2016). "The Guy That Sued Tidal Just Settled With Microsoft". Digital Music News. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
- Chiusano, Scott (1 March 2016). "This is the band that's suing Jay Z's streaming service for $5 million". New York Daily News. Retrieved 4 March 2016.